CNA938 Rewind - Ultramarathoners @ Income Eco Run 2025
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In 'Made in SG' Melanie Oliveiro finds out what it takes to become an ultramarathoner in Singapore. Yuvaraj Turiahdassu, a coach and personal trainer will talk about how his passion for endurance sports started and how it has taken him across the world, completing some of the toughest ultramarathons such as the HK100. Martini Abdul Talib recalls how she picked up running after the birth of her third child and how she has been taking part in ultramarathons since 2014 - even training during Ramadan. Both will talk about taking part the Income Eco Run 2025 which falls on June 8.
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